OFW: THE MOVIE

OFW The Movie (2023 / 2019) Directed by: Neal ‘Buboy’ Tan

After its red carpet premiere last June 2019, 𝘖𝘍𝘞 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦 is finally showing in Philippine Cinemas nationwide.

It features 5 different OFW stories — with commentaries from Arnell Ignacio.

The presence of Arnell Ignacio defeats the purpose of a movie. He is appearing every now and then to explain what’s happening. He is also sharing some facts and trivias instead of just showing the scenes.

It’s not a movie anymore.

It’s an informational AVP that can be played on OWWA office lobbies. This video presentation has good actors but poor storytelling and cinematography. The script is filled with cheesy lines and triumphant events, motivating Filipinos to pursue their overseas applications.

The stories, although claimed to be true, are mostly showing the advantages of working as an OFW, downplaying its struggles and problems. There’s card stacking and romanticizing.

Meron silang limang istorya na ipinakita, pero ni-isa duon ay walang mabigat na problema sa kanilang mga trabaho at amo. Lahat sila ay maswerte. Lahat sila ay matagumpay.

Kakarampot lang ang mga eksena na nagtatrabaho ang mga artista. Karamihan ay puro chikahan. Usap-usap kung gaano nila namimiss ang mga pamilya nila at kung gaano kabait mga amo nila.

Pinapagaan ng palabas na’to ang mga bagay na mabigat at mahirap sa totoong buhay.

Tulad ng mga OFWs, kailangan nitong kumayod para ito’y maging isang ganap na “pelikula”. Sa ngayon, nilagyan na lang nang “The Movie” sa pamagat para kahit duon man lang ay matawag silang pelikula.

OFW: THE MOVIE

Rating: 0/5

Watch the trailer here: https://fb.watch/lKkec4P9sq/?mibextid=cr9u03

Cast: Sylvia Sanchez, Mel Kimura, Diane Medina, Mark Neumann, Rafael Rosell, Helga Krapf, Uno Santiago, Kakai Bautista Presented by: Active Media Events Production Co., Angel Films Production Inc. Date Released: July 12, 2023 in Philippine Cinemas nationwide A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews